ENG-107 - Intro to Creative Writing: Fiction

3creditsThe emphasis of this course will be on the writing of fiction, although students will also have the opportunity to write poetry and drama using contemporary and traditional models for their work. During the semester, students will learn various strategies of characterization, plot development, use of dialogue and stream of consciousness, point of view and others. Assignments will include: a story in a sentence, writing a compelling scene, flash fiction, and writing the short story. Preparation of a port- folio is required of each student. Final projects will include a class reading of finished pieces and publication of literary magazine.